Plano

Report: Plano Is America’s No. 1 ‘Least Risky’ City for Small Businesses, and Other DFW Cities Aren’t Far Behind

by | Sep 29, 2023
The report from Forbes Advisor analyzed data for 92 of the most populated U.S. cities across 12 metrics that reflect business risks. Plano, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas all made the Top 15 list of Least Risky Cities for Small Businesses in America.
MORE
Delta Electronics Ships First EV Fast Chargers from Its Plano Plant to EVgo
by | Sep 14, 2023
Delta and EVgo collaborated closely to accelerate the manufacturing timeline for the domestically produced 350kW fast charger, resulting in the first delivery months ahead of the originally scheduled date. Delta's Plano plant opened last year.
MORE
The Franchise Game, an African American Franchise Symposium and Trade Show, Is Coming to Plano
by | Aug 24, 2023
Led by Tarji Carter—also known as "The Franchise Player"—and marketing maven Dessie Brown Jr., the inaugural event is a symposium aimed at bringing together experts and industry leaders to discuss the secrets to success, challenges, and opportunities in franchising.
MORE
Toyota Connected North America Announces New President/CEO, More Leadership Moves
by | Aug 2, 2023
Plano-based TCNA said it has promoted Christopher Yang as its new president and CEO, replacing Steve Basra, who left the company on June 30. Yang had been TCNA's EVP and chief operating officer. Other leadership moves include a new COO, chief liaison officer, and more.
MORE
Reata CEO Warren Huff

Biogen To Acquire Plano-Based Biotech Reata Pharmaceuticals

by | Jul 28, 2023
Founded in 2002, rare disease drugmaker Reata has made significant advances in therapeutics that regulate cellular metabolism and inflammation in serious neurologic diseases. The company's FDA-approved SKYCLARYS is the first and only approved treatment in the U.S. for Friedreich’s ataxia, a genetic nervous system disorder.
MORE
Rising Demand for AI, ML, and Streaming Tech Solutions Fuels New $1.6B CoreWeave Data Center in North Texas
by | Jul 25, 2023
Slated to open by December 31, the 450,000-square-foot facility "will help meet the unprecedented demand for high-performance cloud solutions for artificial intelligence, machine learning, pixel streaming, and other emerging technologies," New Jersey-based CoreWeave's co-founder and CEO said.
MORE
50 Days/50 Drops: Plano-Based Rent‑A‑Center Unveils New-to-Its-Line-Up Luxury Brands
by | Jul 24, 2023

Rent-A-Center Inc., the Plano-based rent-to-own company, is introducing an innovative strategy as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. A 50-day campaign called “50 Days, 50 Drops,” aims to expand its brand by offering luxury products for rent from brands never-before-seen at RAC....

MORE
JCPenney’s Refashioned ‘CALWest’ HQ in Plano: The Place to Work, Play, and Ace Pickleball
by | Jul 20, 2023
JCPenney is welcoming back more than 2,000 associates to its 320,000 square foot "CALWest" campus at Legacy West in Plano. To drive a new hybrid work strategy, the refashioned HQ offers "updated workspaces that cultivate a culture of collaboration." Plus pickleball courts, an arcade, a fitness center, a golf simulator, and more. See inside.
MORE

Ericsson’s Energy-Smart 5G Site in Plano Sets New Standard for Sustainable Network Solutions

by | Jul 13, 2023
Ericsson said this 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to a 24-hour period.
MORE
Plano-Based Siemens Xcelerator Tech Adopted by Maeve Aerospace to Develop All-Electric Aircraft
by | Jun 22, 2023
The all-electric Maeve 01 aircraft was unveiled this week at the Paris Air Show. It enables more than 44 passengers to travel in a range of 250 nautical miles with zero emissions.
MORE
Plano’s Reata Pharmaceuticals Appoints EVP/Chief R&D Officer
by | Jun 16, 2023
In a pivotal year, which saw Reata Pharmaceuticals halt research for a kidney disease treatment and receive FDA approval for its first-to-market degenerative disease treatment, the company welcomes Dr. Rajiv Patni as Chief R&D Officer. Patni marks this as an "inflection point to become a global, commercial-stage company with an expanding pipeline in both rare and common serious diseases."
MORE
South Korean Co. Opens New EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in Plano, Its First in U.S.
by | Jun 7, 2023
At full capacity, South Korea-based SK Signet's first U.S. plant will be able to produce more than 10,000 ultra-fast chargers per year. The facility is expected to create up to 183 jobs by 2026. See what else will happen at the plant—and how it could impact EV drivers in DFW and across the country.
MORE

H-E-B To Open ‘Futuristic’ E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Plano

by | May 30, 2023
After opening locations in Frisco and Plano last year—and with plans to open more in Fort Worth, McKinney, Allen, and Forney—H-E-B will use its new center to fulfill curbside and home delivery orders and support its expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth. "Various forms of automation" will streamline the process at the Plano center, H-E-B says.
MORE
WalletHub: Fort Worth Leads Texas Among Best Places to Start a Business
by | May 19, 2023

According to the latest WalletHub list, Fort Worth ranks as the No. 1 city to start a business in the state of Texas, leading a strong showing of five Dallas-Fort Worth cities among the top 100 best places to start a business in the nation....

MORE
Plano MSP Provider The 20 Adds New Human Resources Director
by | May 19, 2023

Audrey Conley has been appointed as human resources director of the Plano-based The 20 MSP Group, a leading managed services provider.

The firm said that Conley brings more than 15 years of experience to the role....

MORE
1 Week and 483K Miles Later, Toyota Study Shows Helping the Environment Is at Your Fingertip
by | May 18, 2023
Plano-based Toyota Connected North America employees and family members drove in Eco or EV mode for a week to see how much earth-saving difference it can make. Turns out, it made a lot—the equivalent of 748 trees sequestering carbon for 10 years, with a savings of 5,091 gallons of gasoline.
MORE